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Marsha

Member Since 2010

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12 reviews
16 ratings
341 titles in library
13 purchased in 2013

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A Garden to Keep

UNABRIDGED
- by Jamie Langston Turner
- Narrated by Barbara McCulloh
A Garden to Keep

UNABRIDGED (22 hrs and 47 mins)

By Jamie Langston Turner

Narrated By Barbara McCulloh

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(28)
Performance
(7)
Story
(7)

Author of Some Wildflower in My Heart, Jamie Langston Turner won the Christy Award with A Garden to Keep. Elizabeth Landis is learning that God works in mysterious ways, and life has become more fulfilling for her as she takes Him into her heart. When she discovers her husband has been unfaithful, the Lord's strength becomes more valuable than ever.
Becky Smith says: "A Great Book Made Better By the Narrator"
"Unique"

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Jamie (the author) definately has her own unique style of writing! If you like fast-paced stories that move along...don't order this.
This tells of a woman who is writing a journal about the unfolding of a major event in her life, and how God orchestrated this to teach her to love. The woman's journaling jumps around a LOT. But it all comes together in the end.
I really enjoyed it....the creativity and uniqueness of the telling was refreshing. I just flowed along with it. I especially loved the ending, because it involved the movie "Babette's Feast," one of my favorite flicks.
So, only you can decide if it is right for you. Good luck..

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
All She Ever Wanted

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- by Lynn Austin
- Narrated by Linda Stephens
All She Ever Wanted

UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 39 mins)

By Lynn Austin

Narrated By Linda Stephens

Overall
(68)
Performance
(24)
Story
(24)

A three-time Christy Award winner, Lynn Austin crafts rousing tales of hope and redemption. All She Ever Wanted stars Kathleen Seymour, a woman who seems to have it all, though she hides a dark family secret. To her horror, everything comes crashing down when she loses her job and her daughter is caught shoplifting. Desperate to regain control over her life, Kathleen returns to her estranged family to mend her severely broken relationships before it is too late.
Julie says: "Twists and turns"
"Nice"

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This was a good book, IMHO, though not great. The story was interesting the way all the characters' lives dovetailed into each other. It flowed along nicely, and was an interesting listen. Well written.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Some Wildflower in My Heart

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- by Jamie Langston Turner
- Narrated by Cynthia Darlow
Some Wildflower in My Heart

UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 16 mins)

By Jamie Langston Turner

Narrated By Cynthia Darlow

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(57)
Performance
(13)
Story
(14)

As manager of an elementary school cafeteria, middle-aged Margaret Tuttle is objective and self-contained. She has no interest in emotions or attachments to those around her. But when Birdie Freeman begins to work for Margaret, things begin to change. With her childlike, unselfish, Christian love, Birdie touches everyone she meets. Soon, Margaret's heart opens in spite of her resolve to remain aloof.
Debra says: "This Author did it again!!!"
"Captivating"

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I love this book; I've listened to it a couple of times now; and will again sometime. It is in the typical style of Jamie Langston Turner in being quite wordy, and a Christian novel....so you have to be ok with that. But! the narration is great! I was rolling in my seat laughing half the time!. Then, watching the unfolding of "Margaret Tuttle," usually from right within her own thought processes, was amazing. I adore the sweet way Jamie allows the unfolding of Margaret's heart opening after an extremely painful early life. Beautifully done. I heartily recommend this book.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
No Dark Valley

UNABRIDGED
- by Jamie Langston Turner
- Narrated by Barbara McCulloh
No Dark Valley

UNABRIDGED (22 hrs and 21 mins)

By Jamie Langston Turner

Narrated By Barbara McCulloh

Overall
(30)
Performance
(9)
Story
(9)

Christy Award-winner Jamie Langston Turner pens another inspiring tale of forgiveness and redemption in this well developed novel. This emotional story delves into the complexities of family relations and religious devotion. Her grandmother�s funeral brings Celia Coleman back to that small Georgia town that she swore never to step in again.
Marsha says: "A certain Style"
"A certain Style"

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Jamie has a certain style of writing; and you either like it or you don't. This is not my favorite book by her; but it was nice. Jamie is very "wordy" and not a lot of action. I enjoy her a lot, because I like the various twists and turns the character's thought processes take. It has quite a cute "fairy tale" ending. Of course, it's considered an "inspirational novel" in that it is guided by the teachings of Jesus and how they can shape your life. If you're ok with that, and enjoy wordy thought processes; give it a listen.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Courting Trouble

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- by Deeanne Gist
- Narrated by Danielle Ferland
Courting Trouble

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 54 mins)

By Deeanne Gist

Narrated By Danielle Ferland

Overall
(55)
Performance
(16)
Story
(16)

CBA best-selling author Deeanne Gist, Christy Award winner for The Measure of a Lady, skillfully blends humor and romance in authentic historical settings. Courting Trouble, set in 1894, features a feisty, fun-loving heroine who tires of waiting for a match made in heaven and decides to settle for one made in Texas. So, on her 30th birthday, Essie launches her own secret mission to find a husband.
Kim says: "Courting Trouble"
"Inspiring! Funny!"

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I just loved this book. The narrator, Danielle Ferland, was absolutely perfect. To enjoy this book; you have to let go of judgment of the times; and just appreciate the wonderful Essie, the heroine, and her path to her own liberation. And, liberation does come in the end; as she learns to trust in her inner knowing (call it what you will). Though it is written in the spirit of Christianity, you can use your own spiritual path to rejoice in Essie's finding and trusting her inner voice. The ending is awesome!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Life of Pi

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- by Yann Martel
- Narrated by Jeff Woodman
Life of Pi

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 35 mins)

By Yann Martel

Narrated By Jeff Woodman

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(8182)
Performance
(3664)
Story
(3671)

Pi Patel has been raised in a zoo in India. When his father decides to move the family to Canada and sell the animals to American zoos, everyone boards a Japanese cargo ship. The ship sinks, and 16-year-old Pi finds himself alone on a lifeboat with a hyena, an orangutan, a zebra with a broken leg, and a 450-pound Bengal tiger.
Theresa says: "Best audio of the year for me"
"Fun"

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I really enjoyed this book. I'm just chuckling, thinking about it. The story is very creative....not fast-paced, but fasinating. It has an incredible plot to it, skips around a lot, but it all comes together. It has such interesting information about animals in it....and human nature....and religion. I highly recommend it. I must warn you, it has a bunch of gross parts in it. This is definately a well-rounded book.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fly Away Home: A Novel

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- by Jennifer Weiner
- Narrated by Judith Light
Fly Away Home: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 19 mins)

By Jennifer Weiner

Narrated By Judith Light

Overall
(493)
Performance
(101)
Story
(102)

From the number-one New York Times best-selling author, a novel about three very different women who become friends while seeking refuge in an old beach house.
Jayne Greeley says: "Loved it!"
"Nice"

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This was a good read for me. Interesting, well-written, good plot...just pleasant and fun and even insightful at times. I'm glad I ordered it.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Heaven's Wager: The Heaven Trilogy, Book 1

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- by Ted Dekker
- Narrated by Tim Gregory
Heaven's Wager: The Heaven Trilogy, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 16 mins)

By Ted Dekker

Narrated By Tim Gregory

Overall
(138)
Performance
(99)
Story
(97)

Kent Anthony is a brilliant software engineer who is cashing in on a brilliant career. He's finally living the idyllic life, far from thoughts of theft and murder and other kinds of horrible criminal behavior. He's left his past far behind.... or so he thinks. This story will bring you face to face with a hidden world more real than most people ever realize; a world where the unseen is more powerful than anything seen.
Linda says: "Climbing the ladder of success. What's at the top?"
"Yuck"

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I'm still not sure how I ever chose this book. I must not have looked carefully at the reviews. For me, it was awful. Crude, ridiculous, no sensitivity at all. I see others have said that, and I wish I had listened. Please think carefully before you download this one...like I didn't. For some folks, it might be good, but for me...yuck..

1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Then Came Heaven

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- by LaVyrle Spencer
- Narrated by Amy Irving
Then Came Heaven

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs)

By LaVyrle Spencer

Narrated By Amy Irving

Overall
(43)
Performance
(13)
Story
(14)

Eddie Olczak, devoted husband and father, a man of unshakable faith, derives intense pleasure from the life he's built with his wife, Krystyna, their 2 daughters, and the Catholic church where he both works and worships. So when a tragic accident takes Krystyna's life, Eddie is sure his heart is broken forever. Friends and family rally around the Olczaks in their time of grief, but with Sister Regina, things are different.
Karyn says: "Tragic but worth it."
"My favorite love story"

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I would say this story is my favorite love story of all times. LaVeryle is such a brilliant writer. The characters are so real and warm and loving...(all but one!) The recording is very old and hard to hear....so, if you let that get in the way, you won't like it. But if you can get past that....it's a wonderful love story.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Family Blessings

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- by LaVyrle Spencer
- Narrated by Barbara Rush
Family Blessings

UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 17 mins)

By LaVyrle Spencer

Narrated By Barbara Rush

Overall
(30)
Performance
(6)
Story
(6)
M says: "Depressing to listen to"
"favorites"

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I love LaVyrle Spencer; no on I know can write of love as she can. Though this story had very sad parts in it; I adore the presentation of the "unsuitable age difference", the couple involved realizing the attraction and caring themselves, then facing their world with it. It's a difficult subject; and LaVyrle does her usual great job with it. Very "identifiable".....each character is so real. A great, heartfelt read. The reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the recorded quality is so poor because it is so old.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful